The first item I saw in the box is from Fekkai and it is their Technician Color Care Shampoo. I actually used to use this shampoo and the conditioner regularly, but I don’t think they’re cruelty free, so I switched. It’s a nice sized sample (2 fl oz) – basically the same as a mini travel size bottle you could buy at the store, so that’s really nice. It’s a decent shampoo, but I wouldn’t say it did anything miraculous for my hair when I used to use it, but it was nice and it did it’s job.
Next we have an Eyeliner from Cynthia Rowley. According to BirchBox’s website, Cynthia Rowley is cruelty free and I believe BirchBox is the only place you can find her products right now. This eye liner is incredibly creamy and glides like a dream! It also does not budge – well, the swatch on my hand didn’t. My only problem with it is that it’s silver. I don’t see myself using a silver eyeliner. I’m kind of curious about how it would look though, so I’ll give it a try someday when I have no where to be. J It seems like a fantastic liner, but I’m just not thrilled with the color.
For the last of the items outside the little pouch, there is the “Lifestyle Extra.” This month it’s a Kind Bar in the flavor Maple Pumpkin Seeds with Sea Salt. Not gonna lie, it sounds delicious! I’m not a big fan of the foodie extras in these boxes – well usually any of the Lifestyle Extras aren’t my favorite – but this actually sounds really good. We’ll see!
Moving into the little pouch, we have a baby Nail Polish from Color Club. It’s in the shade “Heirloom Pearls” which is a pearly shimmering white. It’s pretty, but nothing terribly unusual. I’ll probably wear it at some point, but I’m not too excited by the shade. I’ve also seen rumors that Color Club may no longer be cruelty free, but don’t quote me on that one.
I’ve saved the best for last! J I saw this product in some boxes a month or two ago and was very jealous that I didn’t receive it. Well, now I’ve got it! It is a mini size How Bout Them Apples? Cheek & Lip Cream from the Balm! I love the Balm’s products and the full size palette looked really pretty, so I was so happy to see this in the shade “Pie” staring at me this month! I’ve already tried it as a blush and it’s really pigmented, blends beautifully and seems to wear very well…especially for a cream blush! I had some points saved up, plus a coupon code, so I have already ordered the full size! J Since I’m not a big cream blush person, I had really wanted to try it before ordering the palette, so this sample pretty much made the box for me!!! J
Overall, I’d have to say that this month’s box was actually pretty good! I don’t really have any complaints. Everything is at least ok, if not great (cruelty free issues aside). And all of the sizes are pretty decent as well. Keep this up BirchBox because it’s much better than you’re average fare! J If you’re interested in subscribing to BirchBox for $10/month, check out their website or use my referral link here.
